introspection

& We are here! A brand new year! A part of me is a bit grateful because I think 2017 was quite challenging, it caused me to be reflective, introspective (more than usual, and to ultimately believe in myself.

I can still recall December 2016: I was uncertain yet brimming with goals of what I needed to achieve. I wrote down (several times) these very hopes and objectives. Some of them were rose colored and others were practical.

However the end of 2017 I realized that sometimes we become so focused on the endgame and not the cultivating. Sometimes we settle thinking that what is first served is best for keeps. Its not.

In 2017 I realized that life is an experience full of many experiences. We have no say on the duration or direction of these experiences. Sometimes they are joyous, sometimes they are difficult. I spent this year being awfully hard on myself when I had to climb those obstacles. I spent the time wondering why I wasn’t where I wanted to be, instead of working toward it. Sometimes in order to reach your destination your need to work on yourself. Develop a relationship with yourself, hone your strengths, polish your communication. If not, we only become detached from ourselves.

MEET ME

Hi! My name is Cristina Rose & I’m a writer + creator with a passion for wellness, travel and living mindfully. Here you’ll find everything from plant based recipes to my life experiences, and inspiration for cultivating love & enthusiasm for all the good things in life.